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Tree Preservation Order EL:08/11 - T1 - Cedar tree in back garden - tree has a height of approximately 21 metres and spread of approximately 16 metres. Proposed works are to reduce crown by approximately 1.5 - 2 metres, maintaining a flowing outline, observing BS 3998:2010, keeping pruning cuts greater than 30mm diameter, up to one third the diameter of the parent branch at suitable growth points, leaving the tree with a height of approximately 19 metres and spread of approximately 13 metres. Also requested is a secondary crown lift to a height of approximately 3-3.5 metres. Reasons for these works are to maintain the tree at a reasonable size suitable for location, give clearance from property, reduce end weight of branches to reduce future failures and allow light into garden property.

Fountain Court 21 Matham Road East Molesey Surrey KT8 0SX

Final DecisionReference: 2026/1546Elmbridge Borough Council

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Fountain Court 21 Matham Road East Molesey Surrey KT8 0SX

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Application summary

Status
Final Decision
Application type
Tree Preservation Order
Received
23 Jun 2026
Validated
23 Jun 2026
Determination deadline
Not published
Local authority
Elmbridge Borough Council

Application overview

Tree Preservation Order EL:08/11 - T1 - Cedar tree in back garden - tree has a height of approximately 21 metres and spread of approximately 16 metres. Proposed works are to reduce crown by approximately 1.5 - 2 metres, maintaining a flowing outline, observing BS 3998:2010, keeping pruning cuts greater than 30mm diameter, up to one third the diameter of the parent branch at suitable growth points, leaving the tree with a height of approximately 19 metres and spread of approximately 13 metres. Also requested is a secondary crown lift to a height of approximately 3-3.5 metres. Reasons for these works are to maintain the tree at a reasonable size suitable for location, give clearance from property, reduce end weight of branches to reduce future failures and allow light into garden property.

Proposal details

Reference
2026/1546
Ward
Molesey East Ward

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